Thursday, March 18, 2010

Here are some Bronx-related stories which we've rounded up for you, our lovely readers, while trolling the interweb with our horse and lasso this fine morning:

Many in the Bronx are struggling today to cope with the news of longtime Norwood resident Megan Charlop's passing...Megan was a longtime public health advocate at Montefiore Medical Center and was hit by a bus while riding her bike to work yesterday [BxNN, NY1, Daily News, Transportation Alternatives]

BD Note: Our condolences go out to Megan's family, friends and colleagues as they cope with this devastating loss.

Pedro is working on a plan that would result in nonprofit institutions paying property taxes [timesunion.com]

Excessive drinking has become a problem along W. 238th Street in Riverdale [Riverdale Press]

A list of 'NY's Ten Worst Landlords' includes a smattering of Bronx landlords [Village Voice]

The Bronx is spotlighted in a 'Best of the Boros' food guide [Daily News]

A round up of the many green real estate developments which have nabbed Melrose Commons LEED Certification [Welcome2Melrose]

1 comment:

Anonymous
said...

Look at the Shiny thing in Pedro Sliperyspada's Left hand, while his Right hand is in your pocket! I wonder if the Senior Center he gave money to checked their price tag to make sure he didn't buy them at a discount.